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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.30, 1,433.30 and 685.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.30, 1,433.30 and 685.53 is: 945.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.30 : 1,433.30 = 685.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.30/1,433.30 = 685.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.30x = 1,433.30 × 685.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.30x = 982,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,566.72/1,039.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.41

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